Why Self-Identify

Niagara Catholic encourages our FNMI students to participate in our Voluntary and Confidential First Nation, Métis and Inuit Student Self-Identification Process.

In the academic year 2015-16, Niagara Catholic provided a number of benefits to FNMI students, including:

• Access to culturally relevant books and
  programs in schools, (Turtle Island Series) which allow Aboriginal students to see themselves reflected in the learning materials

• Niagara Catholic -specific research that will help support the unique learning needs of Aboriginal students within our schools

• First Nation Metis or Inuit Tutors from local post-secondary institutions providing extra academic and cultural support to identified students improving student engagement and success

• Direct, timely and free access to cultural events offered throughout the school year, eg:/Aboriginal Career Day, FNMI Leadership Camps, FNMI Science Camp

• Learning Luncheon Club for Self-Identified students in our Secondary Schools

• Special events across our schools allowing our Aboriginal students to share their unique cultural identity with non-Aboriginal students.

• First Nation, Metis and Inuit Secondary Courses options focusing on Aboriginal history, Aboriginal Literature and Aboriginal culture through art.